This could have been done in the 80s

Rating: Null/10 (17 November 2013)

Maybe after watching The Bourne trilogy I expected Guillermo del Toro would be able to deliver action with intelligence or depth (The kind of depth that you find in a blockbuster like "The hunger Games" if you realize what it is the actual story is criticizing). I guess the fans made me think "Maybe this is an unappreciated gem". But hell no. This is as generic as an action movie can be. It could have been easily made in the 80s. The Russians can get you any weapon, there are quirky characters and attempts of "comedic relief".
Things remain the same: we have one damaged, mourning hero that is going to succeed in his work while facing the backlash of the new, fresher guy that is paired with his father (That is only 14 year his senior). I guess Del Toro thought it could be progressive to have a black man in charge and a woman fighting but nothe girl fights but she is always rescued ever since she was a girl and then our hero has to ask the other guy to "apologize" to herthey also later are going to do something "to clear the path for the lady". So, no. There are no new things in this movie. The camera movements are so done, the victory speeches are cheesy, falling down while being chased downGod! I'm amazed anybody would love this being as generic as it is.